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Administrative Filter in respect of Garda Vetting Unit Disclosures

The Garda Central Vetting Unit has surpassed 320,000 applications processed for the year 2014. The turnaround time for applications is running at a maximum of 4 weeks from receipt of the application in the Garda Central Vetting Unit and this turnaround time may be reduced depending on the results of our analysis. Work is continuing at present to provide an online EVetting system in 2015 which will help reduce turnaround times whilst also allowing an applicant to track the progress of their application at all stages of the process.

On March 31st 2014, the Minister for Justice and Equality implemented an administrative filter to be applied to all Garda Vetting applications. The administrative filter is a new procedure being applied by the Garda Central Vetting Unit to allow certain minor convictions over 7 years old to be removed from disclosures.

Number of Garda Vetting applications processed:

Week ending 27th February 2015: 6,396
Total Year to Date: 43,327
The administrative filter is available for your information hereThe process for obtaining Garda Vetting is as set out in this link

An Garda Síochána has published its 2015 Policing Plan on the 10/2/15

The Plan incorporates the Minister for Justice’s policing priorities for the year ahead and takes into account the short and medium terms recommendations in the Garda Inspectorate’s recent report into crime investigation.

The Plan is focused on the renewal and reform of An Garda Síochána. It places a strong emphasis on preventing crime from taking place, but when it does, that it is investigated thoroughly and professionally, and victims of crimes are provided with a consistently excellent support service. Maintaining the organisation’s community focus and the security of State are also key elements of the Plan.

The Plan sets An Garda Síochána on a path of renewal and innovation, putting victims and the citizen at the centre of the service we provide.

National Football/Hurling Fixtures in Croke Park on the 7/3/15

17:00hrs Dublin V Cork (Hurling)
19:00hrs Dublin V Tyrone (Football)

On street parking is very limited due to Croke Park being situated in a residential area. There will be strict enforcement of all illegal parking in the area by Gardai and Dublin City Parking Services.

All patrons travelling to Croke Park Stadium for the event are strongly advised all agencies involved in the management of the games to utilise public transport and the park and ride facilities. Croke Park stadium is serviced by bus, train and Luas transport facilities

An Garda Síochána Statement on Report by Garda Professional Standards Unit into Fixed Charge Processing System on the 27/1/15

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan gave a statement on publication of Garda Professional Standards Unit report into Fixed Charge Processing System at the Dublin Metropolitan Region Office, Harcourt Square.

Guide to Cancellations of Fixed Charge Notice

Anyone receiving a Fixed Charge Notice (FCN) from An Garda Síochána can apply to have it cancelled. This guide explains the grounds on which such an application can be made and how to make the application.

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Press Releases

Gardaí at Blanchardstown are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 52 year old Pamela Kenny, missing from her home at Delwood, Castleknock, Dublin 15 since 10.30am Monday morning 2nd March 2015.

Gardaí have this morning, Tuesday 3rd March 2015, arrested three people in connection with an investigation into the serious assault of two prison officers and the escape from custody of a male prisoner from Tallaght Hospital which occurred on 17th February 2015.

Gardaí at Enniscorthy are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 52 year old John Kearns, missing from his home at Coolatore, Ferns, Co Wexford since 8.30pm Sunday evening, 1st March 2015.